Iron During Pregnancy

Do I Need Iron During Pregnancy?

Do I Need Iron During Pregnancy?

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Do I Need Iron During Pregnancy?

It is not necessarily required for a pregnant woman to take iron supplements during pregnancy.

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If the woman is in good health, her laboratory tests including hemoglobin concentration and iron stores are normal, and her diet is balanced, then there is no need to prescribe iron supplements.

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Nevertheless, the World Health Organization recommends giving iron to pregnant women routinely because of the widespread prevalence of anemia among a high proportion of women worldwide.

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